I Arrived At Wizard World While Cultivating Immortality Chapter 682: Double Happiness Arrives

Jie Ming strode rapidly down the corridor outside the laboratory, his footsteps echoing sharply on the floor.

Following closely behind him was the colossal black priest, who abstractedly toyed with the test tube still uselessly striking the back of his hand.

After a few futile attempts at escape at various angles, the test tube finally resigned itself to its capture, its limbs slumping as it occasionally twisted its quartz form in silent protest.

Having successfully navigated the teleportation array, Jie Ming materialized directly at the transfer hub situated on the very edge of the plane.

Due to extensive modifications, the Infernal Sulfur plane's barrier was not composed of the typical atmospheric structure found on other planes, but rather an imperceptible, gossamer membrane.

Within Jie Ming's senses, it presented as an immense wall of light encircling the entirety of the plane.

Despite its attenuated 'thickness,' its defensive capabilities vastly surpassed those of natural planes, possessing numerous additional functional attributes beyond mere protection.

Jie Ming had opted for the detection module, a system that mandated inspection for any entity or object transitioning into or out of the plane.

However, these alterations introduced unforeseen complications; for instance, the direct transit of certain materials through the barrier was now impossible.

World fragments fell under this category.

Receiving Station No. 2 was positioned in the void, adrift just beyond the plane's barrier.

This station comprised a hexagonal metal platform, approximately twenty kilometers across, meticulously constructed from standard Star Ring Federation military alloys.

Its surface was intricately etched with runes that sustained atmospheric conditions, gravitational forces, and defensive formations.

At each of the platform's four corners, imposing hundred-meter-tall positioning towers projected stable signals from embedded runes, providing navigational guidance for arriving and departing transport vessels.

A luminous, translucent blue shield enveloped the platform, shielding it from the chaotic energies and spatial disturbances of the vast, unbridled void.

Through this protective shield, distant clusters of planes could be observed drifting in the void.

The more than one hundred planes under the stewardship of Noren Academy No. 147 glimmered with diverse hues against the oppressive darkness, resembling a celestial necklace strung upon an invisible thread.

The instant Jie Ming set foot upon the receiving platform, the formidable black giant legion stationed there had already formed their rigid ranks, awaiting his arrival. The liquid metal composing their bodies shimmered with a profound blue iridescence beneath the shield's ambient glow.

“Report on the cargo?” Jie Ming inquired directly.

The foremost black giant stepped aside, gesturing towards the platform's central area. “The binding array is prepared, and its origin state remains stabilized, Master.”

Jie Ming’s gaze then ascended.

A colossal spherical array dominated nearly a third of the platform's central expanse.

Its diameter stretched for hundreds of kilometers. Fortunately, Receiving Station No. 2 was itself a product of spatial folding, rendering the platform's actual surface area considerably larger than initially perceived.

This massive spherical array, spanning hundreds of kilometers, was ingeniously compressed onto the twenty-kilometer-radius hexagonal platform, its edges exhibiting a subtle, water-ripple distortion due to the spatial folding effect.

The array comprised thousands of rune pillars, each ten meters in height, arranged in concentric tiers. Intricate patterns formed a mesmerizing web of light across the ground, connecting the pillars. Pale blue energy flowed languidly through these luminous lines, emitting a deep, resonant hum.

At the precise heart of the array, held captive by the combined force of all rune pillars and the luminous web, lay the world fragment.

It floated serenely within the array's core, secured by hundreds of overlapping beams of pale gold light, effectively pinning it in place.

Viewed from the exterior, it resembled an irregular, semi-transparent piece of amber. Its longest dimension measured approximately thirty kilometers, with its shortest at fifteen. Swirling halos flowed inward across its surface, suggesting an unseen core deep within the fragment that perpetually absorbed all ambient light. Through the translucent containment, a partial panorama of the fragment's interior landscape was discernible.

Mountains, rivers, verdant valleys, and even a diminutive ocean gently lapping were visible. Clouds drifted within the fragment's contained atmosphere, and a miniature sun hung overhead, casting a soft radiance.

This marked a crucial distinction between world fragments and the remnants of shattered planes.

Plane remnants were merely the detritus left after a plane's catastrophic collapse. Their internal cosmological frameworks had utterly disintegrated, their spatial integrity perpetually decaying, leading to their natural dissipation over tens of thousands of years.

Such remnants possessed negligible strategic value, aside from the potential extraction of residual energy and scarce resources.

World fragments, however, were fundamentally different.

These were not the remnants of a crashed aircraft, but rather 'fragments' that had been separated from a larger plane for peculiar reasons.

Each fragment maintained the complete legal framework and original essence of its parent plane. Their internal ecosystems functioned autonomously, and their spatial structures were both stable and self-sufficient, functioning as miniature, independent planes of existence.

Jie Ming extended his spiritual senses, his divine power gently probing the fragment along the guiding beams of the array formation.

His spiritual energy rapidly traversed the mountains and valleys within the fragment, meticulously assessing the geological stability, the general ecological configuration, and the distribution of mineral deposits and energy signatures.

Ultimately, his perception converged upon the heart of this fragment: its plane origin.

Though diminished in quantity, this origin was whole and vibrant – the fundamental wellspring of energy powering the fragment's continued existence.

With his arms crossed, Jie Ming stood at the array's perimeter, silently observing the fractured world.

After a significant pause, he let out a nod.

“Acceptable.”

His two words, however, held a rare, discernible undertone of satisfaction.

The caliber of this world fragment profoundly surpassed his initial expectations.

“All readings are within parameters,” Jie Ming retracted his senses and turned to address the imposing black priest standing behind him. “Dispatch personnel for an in-depth survey. I require comprehensive data covering topography, species inventory, mineral vein mapping, and law activity resonance – a complete assessment.”

“Understood.” The black giant priest delicately set the now dormant test tube onto an adjacent console before turning to coordinate the exploration team’s deployment.

Jie Ming remained in his position, his gaze drawn back to the world fragment.

A fleeting expression of regret crossed his features.

It was a valuable find, but regrettably, too diminutive.

He harbored a strong desire to venture inside for a personal examination, yet it was simply not feasible. His current true form was far too substantial to fit within its confines.

It was important to remember that the figure currently present on the observation platform was not his primary physical manifestation, but rather an ethereal projection conjured using his Dharma Form’s power.

His actual, corporeal self was the colossal, thousand-meter-tall golden Dharma Form.

Under most circumstances, the sheer magnitude of his true body posed no impediment to his daily activities or research pursuits.

Whether navigating the artificially expanded domains within his laboratory or traversing the varied sub-spaces of the Infernal Sulfur plane, Jie Ming could seamlessly enter, exit, and conduct operations without difficulty.

However, to ingress this particular world fragment, he would need to rend open its planar boundary to a width sufficient for his true form. This disparity arose from the fundamental hierarchical difference between mere 'sub-spaces' and genuine 'worlds'.

Consider the analogy of a giant exceeding three meters in height residing within a grand estate.

Within the mansion's rooms, the floor space might be segmented into smaller, specialized zones delineated by subtle lines.

While these zones were compact, the giant could move freely between them because the overall room offered ample capacity. The zones, though theoretically distinct, remained inherently connected to the broader spatial context of the house.

Expanded spaces and sub-planes typically fall under this classification.

Yet, should the giant wish to visit a separate dwelling – another plane altogether – a portal of adequate height and width would be indispensable.

World fragments represented a higher order of existence, necessitating a “custom-built portal.”

Despite its small scale, it constituted a fully autonomous world.

Consequently, its spatial architecture was unconnected to the Infernal Sulfur plane, and its governing laws operated independently.

It was akin to accessing a distinct, neighboring structure; even if it were no larger than a storage unit, a specific entrance was required.

That entrance was the temporary conduit presently maintained by the binding arrays within the formation.

The issue at hand was the sheer Lilliputian size of this world fragment. Its maximum dimension spanned merely thirty kilometers, whereas his true body towered at a thousand meters.

To tear open a passage large enough for a thousand-meter Dharma Form to traverse would inflict such a severe disruption upon the fragment’s structural laws that a catastrophic chain reaction, leading to its collapse, would be inevitable.

Picture, then, a three-meter-tall giant carving an entrance into the wall of a small storage shed; even if the opening barely accommodated him, the structural integrity of the entire wall could be compromised due to the altered load-bearing dynamics.

Therefore, entry for his true form was precluded, preventing any hands-on research.

He was relegated to observing from the exterior in his phantom guise.

Beyond this personal disappointment, the world fragment still presented substantial strategic advantages for his objectives.

World fragments, in themselves, constituted exceptionally valuable resources. Both wizarding civilizations and the Great Dao Book Pavilion possessed established methodologies for their exploitation.

For the immediate future, however, Jie Ming had a singular application in mind for this newly acquired world fragment: its utilization as a dedicated repository.

His primary motivation for acquiring the world fragment was to house the diverse array of biological specimens and materials he had painstakingly gathered from the Strange plane.

Given the inherent nature of The Strange, these items were undoubtedly high-risk regardless of their placement.

Exotic entities possessed the innate ability to meld with the fundamental laws of existence, rendering conventional containment methods entirely ineffective. Even the sophisticated sealing arrays I personally devised could not guarantee absolute security against unforeseen incidents during prolonged storage.

Prior to a comprehensive understanding of The Strange, an exceptionally secure repository was imperative. Such a location would permit the immediate severance of all connections and the containment of any potential fallout to the most minimal scale should an incident arise.

A world fragment perfectly fulfilled this critical requirement.

As an independent realm, severing the array connection between it and the Infernal Sulfur plane would effectively isolate any residual danger originating from within. Furthermore, its self-contained legal system ensured that anomalous samples housed inside would remain undeteriorated and retain their potency, unaffected by environmental disparities.

Once my research into The Strange reached completion, this world fragment could be repurposed for other endeavors. The Great Dao Book Pavilion documented numerous methodologies for integrating world fragments into cultivation techniques or the refinement of potent treasures. Even if not directly utilized for cultivation, its value as a specialized containment facility for high-risk research materials remained significant.

“The reconnaissance team is in position,” the hulking black priest reported, his chest slit parting and closing as he addressed Jie Ming. “The estimated operational duration is two hours, after which all collected data will be transmitted directly to your arcane network system.”

“Excellent.” Jie Ming acknowledged with a nod. “Upon completion of the exploration, proceed to transfer all previously designated Strange samples from the sealed vault into this world fragment. Implement a dual-person cross-verification protocol for every transfer. Each sample must be scrutinized by two priests to confirm the integrity of its seal before relocation. Assign black giant guards to rotating shifts at the fragment's ingress point. Should any anomaly be detected…”

“The connection channel will be instantly sealed,” the black priest completed Jie Ming’s directive, then paused momentarily. “And the world fragment’s self-destruct sequence will be initiated.”

“Your comprehension is impeccable.” A slight upward curve touched Jie Ming’s lips.

This particular black giant priest was one he had personally mentored. After more than a millennium of collaboration, their minds operated in such synchronicity that explicit instructions were often unnecessary.

“Following the exploration, transmit the preliminary plane integration schematics concurrently,” Jie Ming continued, outlining the subsequent phases of the operation. “I require a determination of the maximum number of secure connection conduits that can be established between this world fragment and the Infernal Sulfur plane, the peak transmission capacity of each conduit, alongside proposed designs for delineating isolated zones within the fragment itself…”

Jie Ming’s discourse was abruptly halted by a sudden, violent tremor.

He looked up, a flicker of surprise crossing his features as he perceived the entire Incense Fire Divine Dao system shuddering.

A potent oscillation propagated through the spiritual nexus connecting him to the Infernal Sulfur plane, a connection established via the Incense Fire Divine Dao. It felt akin to a gargantuan boulder being plunged into the tranquil heart of a vast lake.

Waves of impact radiated outward at a terrifying velocity from the plane’s core, eliciting sharp, resonant responses from every node of the Incense Fire Divine Dao they encountered.

“What is this…”

Jie Ming’s irises narrowed. Through the immediate feedback provided by the Fate Subsystem, he instantly grasped the implications of this vigorous reaction from the Incense Fire Divine Dao.

“…An alarm?!”

“Master?”

The black giant priest beside him registered his master’s sudden cessation of speech and looked up with mild curiosity. Simultaneously, the liquid metal comprising his body began to tremble violently from extreme agitation.

For, at some undisclosed moment, the heavens had undergone a dramatic chromatic shift, accompanied by shrill, blaring alarm signals.

The warning arrays meticulously deployed across the entirety of the Infernal Sulfur plane were now activated in unison. Piercing chimes reverberated directly into the auditory senses of every life form present.

The crimson alert runes, which had remained inert since the plane’s inception, now pulsed with synchronized luminescence in every conceivable sector.

The black giants stationed on the receiving platform ceased their activities instantaneously.

Their chest slits gaped in unison, expelling low, guttural warning growls as the ebony liquid metal composing their forms surged into a defensive posture. Black giant priests materialized before Jie Ming, their six-fingered hands rapidly etching arcane trajectories in the air, poised to counter any potential assailant.

“There is no need for undue alarm. The threat is not originating from within the plane…”

Jie Ming raised a placating hand, halting their defensive preparations.

The luminous golden eye, centrally positioned on his brow, snapped open.

His complete spiritual energy unfurled, meticulously tracing the informational currents backward from the triggered warning arrays.

Jie Ming, now the sovereign ruler of the entire Infernal Sulfur plane, processed the incoming data. The moment he gave his confirmation, all the intel gathered by the plane’s vigilant arrays was relayed to him instantaneously.

It was then that Jie Ming arrived at a wholly unexpected conclusion.

He, or more precisely, the Infernal Sulfur plane itself, had faced an intrusion!